Welcome to the
Australian Press Council
The Australian Press Council was established in 1976 and is responsible for promoting good standards of media practice, community access to information of public interest, and freedom of expression through the media.
The Press Council is also the principal body with responsibility for responding to complaints about Australian newspapers, magazines and associated digital outlets.
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Latest News
Conflict of interest review
A Press Council member has been asked to resign after a conflict of interest review. Read more here.
Melbourne Press Club speech
In his first public address, the new Chair, Neville Stevens, examined the major challenges facing the media industry and the Press Council itself. Read the speech here | Watch video.
Latest Adjudications
The latest Press Council adjudications concern the Geelong Advertiser, Daily Mail Australia, news.com.au and the Herald Sun.
